DESCRIPTION
The ONLINE Vegan Cheese (L2) Course (6 weeks) is an ONLINE Savory Level 2 course through the world of making some of the world's most popular cheeses vegan and using some of them to make some of the most popular cheese dishes of the world. The class is offered over 6 weeks, that provides intensive focus on the processes of making plant based non-dairy cheese. Special techniques include: quick setting, rapid fermenting, making meltable cheeses, aging and rind finishing techniques, aromatic and flavoring layering and creating a variety of cheese textures. Course includes not only making popular cheeses but also how to use those cheeses in popular cheese based dishes.
How ONLINE Course Works?
You will be provided a course console using a GOOGLE Proprietary system that you use to navigate recipes and training videos conducted at our training centers around the world. There is not a video for every recipe but there are videos for key recipes. The videos are a combination of both LIVE (you can watch later) and Recorded (from previous courses) videos provided to you in a secure and proprietary Facebook Group with fellow online students from around the world. You will post pictures or videos of the dishes you have done and share with us likes and dislikes as well as questions on how to modify the recipe to meet your unique needs.
HOW THE COURSE WORKS
- Students are provided access to course materials including recipes for students to develop buy lists
- Students have 6 weeks to complete course
- Course is combination of pre-recorded and LIVE video of in person course but can be watched at any time during the 6 weeks
- Students are required to select a certain amount of recipes to complete to receive a Certificate of Completion.
TYPES OF CHEESES
Here is an example of some types of cheeses made. The list may change based on seasonal availability of ingredients or on experience of students enrolled:
- Cheddar (see example)
- French Brie
- Dutch Edam
- Bleu & Roquefort Cheese
- Swiss Emmental
- Spanish Mahon
- Greek Feta
- Italian Parmesan Cheese
- Cream Cheese
TYPES OF CHEESE DISHES
- Melted Cheeses for Pizza and Nachos
- Sliceable cheese for burgers and sandwiches
- Cheese Fondue
- And many more
SPECIALTY TECHNIQUES INCLUDE
- Fermenting and culturing
- Smoking Cheeses
- Building an Indoor Smoker
- Using Potato Protein Isolate
- Using Plant Based Aromas
- Creating aged finishes for vegan cheeses
- Cheese Plate Assembly
While there will be some Gluten Free options available during the course, it is not the focus of this course or of Vegan Gastronomy Culinary Academy. The school uses traditional sweeteners in recipes. Instructors can make suggestions for refined sugar-free or artificial sweeteners on a case by case basis, but we do not use these sweetener substitutions.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon your completion of the amount of projects/recipes required for your course, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion. To receive a Certification of Completion from our academy program that you can use on your CV or to pursue other employment opportunities you must complete the following:
- Finish the minimum number of Projects/Assignments within 6 weeks of the start of the course. You get to select from a wide variety of projects/assignments.
- Watch all Video Courses online and participate by providing photos and/or video of your work.
PREREQUISITES FOR ONLINE COURSE
The training program is aimed at all those who are passionate about plant based and vegan food, whether novices or those with experience. This curriculum is focused on teaching the vegan versions of traditional recipes from around the world. The school curriculum has been structured so that students can learn the techniques, step by step to make exceptional vegan versions at home.
NEEDED FOR ONLINE COURSES
Our ONLINE courses require students at a minimum to have the following:
- You must have a phone number we can dial, we will not accept orders without telephone numbers
- Computer or Smart Phone
- Internet Connectivity
- Facebook Account (required)
- Camera or Phone Camera
Basic equipment is needed depending on the course and the extent you want to take your training. For all of our courses you will need a blender, cook top, oven, etc. We recommend a food processor, stand or hand mixer, a thermometer, measuring spoons and a scale. Specialty equipment like Ice Cream makers, Thermal blenders like Thermomix, Dehydrator, or Pizza oven are completely optional.
8 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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I totally recommend
Learned a lot! Enjoyed a lot! Excellent teachers and delicious recipes that i could recreate and impress my friends and family. Certainly a good step to get to know professional cooking skills and new vegan ingredients/combinations to make the best out of them! I totally recommend!
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I am glad I stumbled across Vegan Gastronomy
I am glad I stumbled across Vegan Gastronomy on YouTube back in 2020. I signed up for the 1 year certification course and have completed level1 intro module and now almost completed the second Cheese making module too. It's amazing what you can do with different ingredients that you would never have thought of doing. Vegan food is not just all about vegetables. The staff have been very supportive.
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highly recommend to everyone
Vegan Gastronomy is an amazing culinary school with supportive chefs. I was not able to finish my course on time due to some personal reasons, but the entire team is so understanding that they provided my extension to finish my courses. I will highly recommend to everyone who is passionate about learning vegan cooking.
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very responsive and customer-oriented.
I just completed this comprehensive vegan chef class and am extremely pleased with the content and format of the online, self-paced version. Learning international cuisines using plant-based techniques was what I needed for my continued dive into creating plant-based dishes. The Facebook group was a perfect medium to share results, chat with instructors, and learn from other students. The videos were perfect for learning techniques. The level of content is well-designed- some were a bit easier, some more challenging, and considered where you might be, literally, in the world, in regards to access to ingredients or own personal interests. The vast amount of content you receive in regards to tips, tools, recipes, the chemistry behind vegan cooking is informative, concise and immediately useful. I highly recommend this class to anyone who has some kitchen skills and wants to take to them to the next level. Finally, the entire Vegan Gastro business team, is very responsive and customer-oriented. Again, I highly recommend.
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vegan gastronomy courses are excellent
The vegan gastronomy courses are excellent. They have complete content and clear instructions are given to achieve a great result. Jessica answers any questions and gives helpful feedback.
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great to be able to keep the library of recipes
I took the vegan chef certification class, which was entirely online. The instructors were amazing, and having the facebook group to give and receive feedback was also helpful. I learned so many interesting techniques and it is great to be able to keep the library of recipes. My favorite module was the vegan cheese course!
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Interesting Techniques
I took the vegan chef certification class, which was entirely online. The instructors were amazing, and having the facebook group to give and receive feedback was also helpful. I learned so many interesting techniques and it is great to be able to keep the library of recipes. My favorite module was the vegan cheese course!
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Always willing to help
I completed the vegan chef certification as well as a couple of other courses. I highly recommend them, Jessica is always willing to help if there is any question. Well organized. Recommend trying it out!
